Haven't done as much marketing, have read about it alot, and looking to increase my skills or partner with someone to show me how it's done.

It can have some upside with minor updates but overall the fixes should be minimal.However, if you do live in the market and you do have the skills to fix something up then that might be a good option.There are plenty of other variables but that's what I'd look at to start.

I haven't had this driving desire to master something since I discovered texas holdem.In the short term, i'll be rooting for you folks from the sidelines while i'm working on my communication skills and saving up for my first marketing campaign.

I hope some BPers find this valuable.

Brian

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If any such note is to be devised it really needs to be done by an attorney skilled in financing.

I am also looking at this as my first step into real estate investing so I feel that the lessons I learn, and skills learned are vital for the next deal (which by the way will most likely be out of state due to crazy new York city prices – so definitely will be using a property manager) @Tony Cavalli I tried using it but it wants me to sign up and become a paying member.

Not knowing what skills or experience you have, I can't really advise you, but if you have specific questions, please post them.

Also I was thinking that another way to make a little money and hone my skills at valuating properties would be to become a licensed appraiser.

In addition to sales and marketing skills, you'll want to build a team of professionals that you can rely on (title, escrow, appraisers, inspectors, contractors) as well as contact as the government agencies you will occassionally visit.

Being a carpenter is helpful, but you need a bunch of additional skills.